TYR · Battle Ballads | DARK TEAL GREEN MELT/RED SPLATTER LP

Dark teal green melt with red splatter vinyl, limited to 200 copies.

Background information about 'Battle Ballads'

The Faroese Viking metal legends Tyr deliver another thunderous chapter in their storied career with "Battle Ballads", an album that seamlessly weaves together the band's signature blend of Nordic folklore and crushing metal prowess. This collection showcases the group's evolution while staying true to their roots, featuring tracks that range from the pummeling opener "Hammered" to the epic storytelling of "Torkils Døtur". The album's production captures both the raw energy of their live performances and the intricate melodic passages that have made them standouts in the Viking metal scene.

What sets "Battle Ballads" apart is how Tyr manages to balance accessibility with complexity, creating songs that work both as individual statements and as part of a cohesive whole. Tracks like "Dragons Never Die" and the closing "Causa Latronum Normannorum" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks without sacrificing the progressive elements that longtime fans cherish. The album feels like a natural progression from their previous works while introducing fresh dynamics that keep things interesting throughout its runtime.

For fans of: Amon Amarth, Enslaved, Bathory, Moonsorrow and Primordial

Track listing

A1. Hammered
A2. Unwandered Ways
A3. Dragons Never Die
A4. Row
A5. Torkils Døtur
B1. Vælkomnir Føroyingar
B2. Hangman
B3. Axes
B4. Battle Ballad
B5. Causa Latronum Normannorum

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com